27 July 2011

It has been so long since I have made the time to do one of these challenges. I always love them when I do, but they always seem to get bumped down to the bottom of my to-do list. Well, not this week!!

This reminds me of something my grandmother would make.

Using colors similar to the photo, I created this quick card. The Vanilla buttons have a wonderful assortment of vintage styles that add the perfect finishing touch to a card.

I stamped the image from Beautiful Botanicals 2 in Lichen and then used koh-i-noor pencils to add shading and depth. It is one of my favorite things to do with solid images. It adds so much to an otherwise flat image.

26 July 2011

Here is the front of the invitation. Wait until you see what is inside!! *giddy* You can also see the cute little cupcake toppers.

You gotta have a boarding pass to get to Paris!! I am not sure why they don't put cute washi tape on real boarding passes. I made a cute little cube box with bubblegum gingham paper to fill with treats and give as party favors~ all it needed was a bubblegum satin bow.

The entire design of this party began with the the thank you card. It was a bit backwards as I usually start with the invitation, but it just wasn't working for me and ended up being the last thing designed. Funny how that works sometime. I made a cute 'happy birthday' banner to hang up at the party and it can also be saved to hang in her room.

Banners are so easy to make that you make one for any occasion or just with your child's name on it for their room! (I see a banner post in the future)

I hope you enjoyed this little party. I have another to share with you tomorrow~ one for the boys.

25 July 2011

Have you heard the news yet!?! A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA is back!!! You are going to love the 2011 Holiday and Inspiration guide. 44 pages of fabulousness!!! I can't even begin to tell you how much I love this catalog. I know you will too!!

Ready to see the catalog? I don't have copies just yet, but can send you a pdf version to drool over until you can get a hard copy. Just drop me an email and I'll get it right to you!

You have plenty of time to make and tweak your wish list. If you are like me, you just want it all!!

And hosting a workshop can help you get your wishlist items!! You will be able to earn even more hostess benefits during A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA (8/22-9/30). At your workshop, you and your guests will make great holiday projects and have a great time hanging out with one another!! Le'ts talk and get your event on the calendar!!

Be one of the first 10 people to host an A*MUSE*A*PALOOZA workshop and receive even more benefits. Hurry!